Kettenbrücke

The Kettenbrücke spans 72 meters across the right branch of the Regnitz River, connecting the Hauptwachstrasse with Kettenbrückenstrasse in central Bamberg.

The first documented bridge at this location dates back to 1312, while the original chain bridge opened in 1829 under the official name Ludwigsbrücke.

The bridge stands within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg Old Town and represents a modern interpretation of 19th-century chain bridge architecture.

The current structure, constructed between 2009 and 2010, measures 15 meters in width and maintains a clearance height of 7 meters above the water.

This bridge inspired Johann August Röbling, who later designed the Brooklyn Bridge in New York using similar engineering principles.

Location: Bamberg

Length: 72.65 m

GPS coordinates: 49.89644,10.89154

Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:09